Standards & Evaluation Services Bureau (S&E)

Standards & Evaluation Services

The Standards and Evaluation Bureau (S&E) is staffed by researchers who develop, validate, and manage personnel selection tests and basic training academy examinations. The bureau also conducts job analyses, survey research, and selection standard-related or evaluation-related research projects. Further, S&E provides training on test-related topics such as report writing, medical and psychological screening, and peace officer physical conditioning.

Questions regarding any of these programs may be directed to the Standards & Evaluations Bureau at 916.227.4820.

Selection
S&E researchers are responsible for the continuing development of tests for Peace Officers, Reserve Officers, and Public Safety Dispatchers. The following links provide information on the selection standards for law enforcement. Peace Officer Selection Standards Entry-Level Test Battery Medical Screening Manual Psychological Screening The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Background Investigation Patrol Officer Job Analysis Hiring Interview Guidelines Oral Interview Question Bank Reserve Peace Officer Selection Standards Interview Prior to Employment Medical Screening Psychological Screening Background Investigation Public Safety Dispatcher Selection Standards Public Safety Dispatcher Test Medical Examination Psychological Screening POST Entry Level Dispatcher Selection Test Battery: User Manual POST Entry Level Dispatcher Selection Test Battery (Examinee Guide)
Testing in the Basic Training Academies
S&E researchers are responsible for the continuing development of examinations for the various POST basic training courses. The following links provide additional information on testing in basic training academies. Regular Basic Course Testing Workbook Educational Objectives PC-832 Testing Specialized Investigator Basic Course Testing
Standards-Related Training Development and Delivery
The Standards and Evaluation Bureau is the primary developer of the following projects, tests, and analyses. Use any of the following links to obtain additional information. Peace Officer Basic Academy Physical Training Peace Officer In-Service Physical Fitness Programs Training in Peace Officer Report Writing
Recruitment Assistance
For several years, California law enforcement professionals and POST academy directors have expressed concerns of the difficulties they are having in recruiting qualified police officer candidates. POST provides various recruitment-related assistance. Online Job Opportunities for California Law Enforcement How to Become a Peace Officer? (Frequently Asked Question) Peace Officer Recruitment and Retention: Best Practices - July 2001 (pdf) Recruitment and Retention Best Practices Update April 2006 Law Enforcement Image Coalition For more information on POST’s efforts to support law enforcement recruitment or to request a CD-ROM version of the Best Practices document and the public service announcements send an email message to the Standards and Evaluation Bureau or call 916.227.4820.


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